Guide for Calculating the Living Wage in BC

The living wage is different for every community, depending on the cost of housing, transportation, food and other expenses, as well as subsidies and taxes.  While the Living Wage for Families Campaign has calculated the wage for Metro Vancouver, a calculation guide has now been updated to assist other communities in calculating the wage appropriate for their costs of living.  The guide was designed for BC communities, but it can also be applied to other areas in Canada with adjustments to the government transfer and tax information.